One Pan Zucchini Noodles & Shrimp
One Pan Zucchini Noodles & Shrimp
Ingredients
For the One-Pan Dish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups zucchini noodles, spiralized
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the hot oil. Stir with a spatula and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the raw shrimp to the pan. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn opaque pink and develop a light sear. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Once the shrimp are mostly cooked, add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the same pan. Season the noodles with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Toss the zucchini noodles with the shrimp, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the noodles to soften slightly and absorb the flavors from the pan. Avoid overcooking the zucchini noodles to keep them crisp-tender.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Remove the pan from the heat. Drizzle the toasted sesame oil evenly over the entire mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Give the ingredients one final toss to ensure everything is well combined and coated with the sesame oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Transfer the zucchini noodles and shrimp to plates using tongs. Garnish with an additional sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra spice and visual appeal, if desired. Serve warm.
⏱️ 1 min
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One Pan Zucchini Noodles & Shrimp
Ingredients
For the One-Pan Dish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups zucchini noodles, spiralized
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the hot oil. Stir with a spatula and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the raw shrimp to the pan. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn opaque pink and develop a light sear. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Once the shrimp are mostly cooked, add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the same pan. Season the noodles with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Toss the zucchini noodles with the shrimp, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the noodles to soften slightly and absorb the flavors from the pan. Avoid overcooking the zucchini noodles to keep them crisp-tender.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Remove the pan from the heat. Drizzle the toasted sesame oil evenly over the entire mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Give the ingredients one final toss to ensure everything is well combined and coated with the sesame oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Transfer the zucchini noodles and shrimp to plates using tongs. Garnish with an additional sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra spice and visual appeal, if desired. Serve warm.
⏱️ 1 min